Yongduam Rock, Coastal rock formation in Jeju City, South Korea
Yongduam Rock, also known as Dragon Head Rock, is a coastal rock formation in Jeju City on Jeju Island, South Korea. The dark basalt rock juts out toward the sea and can be viewed from a paved promenade with safety railings that runs along the shoreline.
The rock has been known to local fishermen for centuries, serving as a landmark along this stretch of coast. Over time it became one of the most recognized natural features of Jeju, woven into the island's stories and oral traditions for generations.
The rock takes its name from a local legend about a dragon that once lived on this spot and was said to protect the island from the sea. This story is still familiar to people on Jeju today, and the shape of the rock naturally feeds that image when seen from the right angle along the coast.
A paved path with safety railings runs right alongside the formation, making it easy to get a good look even when the tide is high. Early morning and late afternoon tend to be less crowded, while weekends and public holidays draw noticeably more visitors.
The rock is volcanic in origin, formed from the same basalt that makes up much of Jeju Island's landscape. Viewing it from a spot a little further west along the coast gives a much clearer sense of the dragon head shape than the main viewpoint does.
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